The Energon Pub

[Seibertron]

NEW YORK TOY FAIR 2013

Mike Vogel from Hasbro Studios had first presentation.

Princess Twilight Sparkle
Lot more episodes

Transformers Presentation
Joshua Lamb and Jerry Jivoin

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters
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Transformers Beast Hunters is next big phase for brand
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters comic from IDW
Showed us a clip from Beast Hunters that featured Predaking
Showed us Voyager Optimus and Predaking

Cyberverse
Legion class Soundwave
Legion class Prowl (Smokescreen repaint)
Legion class Hun-Gurrr
Commander Class Starscream w/ Thunder Talon weapon
Commander Class Shockwave with hyperflux cannon

Deluxe Dreadwing w/ Dread Assault Cannon
Deluxe Ratchet w/ Dragon Grinder Drill
Deluxe Skystalker w/ crystrike disc launchers (blue dragon)

Voyager Shockwave w/ hyperflux cannon (has removable armor ... wave 2)
Voyager Ultra Magnus (Optimus Prime remold) with forge of Solus Prime
Voyager Grimwing w/ blackbeak (bear/falcon mythical creature ... an Ursagriff? Green)

Beast Hunter Optimus Prime w/ spinning dragon cannons
Leader Class or Supreme class size
5-head dragon cannons
light-up head/chest
upgraded vehicle/robot modes
beast hunting sword/shield

Beast Hunter Predaking
Leader Class or Supreme class size ... this is what they showed us at NYCC 2012 in dragon mode
Light-up fire breath
snapping dragon bite
2 detachable missile launchers
tail becomes sword
21" wingspan

Transformers Bot Shots
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New Bot Shots
Beast Hunters invades Bot Shots
Bot Shots Beast Battling

Transformers Construct-bots
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Revolutionizing the action figure experience
Scout Class Ironhide (entry level price around $9.99)
Scout Class Starscream
Elite Class Wheeljack
Elite Class Soundwave
Triple Changers Bumblebee (jet, car, robot)
Triple Changers Blitzwing (Ironhide head reuse)
Ultimate Set Optimus Prime vs Megatron (come with projectile weapons, same with Triple Changers ... 135 pieces, comes with 2 storage containers)
Reusable storage trays, red and purple, full-color instruction book

Rescue Bots Energize
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Transformers Generations
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1984 - 30th Anniversary of Transformers in 2014
Full Generations line celebrating 30th annivesary
Showed us 30th anniversary logo which will start showing up on products in the Fall
Worked with IDW to have a cohesive look between the characters and the comics
Spotlight comics to be paired with a toy
Bumblebee with Comic Book
IDW Megatron with Comic Book looks badass
Trailcutter with comic book
Deluxe Class Orion Pax w/ Comic Book
Optimus Prime w/ Roller
Bumblebee w/ Blazemaster
Voyager Springer (looks like a good helicopter mode, a good vehicle mode and a solid robot mode, WAVE 3.0)
Voyager Blitzwing (these are not bullshit triplechanger modes ... each mode looks awesome, Blitzwing done right!, WAVE 3.0)

Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus (Optimus Prime remold)
2 pack of Grimlock vs Bruticus (Grimlock will have vac-metalized plating)

Transformers Masterpiece
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Masterpiece Acid Storm
Masterpiece Soundwave with all 5 Cassette Minions (Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy, Buzzsaw, and Laserbeak)

The next BIG thing from Transformers ...
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Celebrating 30th anniversary
TITAN CLASS
Titan Class METROPLEX
24" tall
Looks really awesome, massive, they did him right!
Titan triple changer with Legends scale Metroplex
Light up eyes
flip down visor
articulated pupils
independent cannons
head converts to gunner turret
sounds and phrases
fashionable and functional helmet
Fall 2013
Estimated around $125
Package is on display

Transformers Kre-O
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Transformers, G.I. Joe and Star Trek Kre-O lines
Micro-Changers
Combiners
and classic brick building
Micro Changers Blot, Bombshell, Groove, Arcee, Powerglide, Scourge, Vehicle, Lugnut, Perceptor, Hoist, Beachcomber, Kickback, Guzzle, Huffer, Long Haul, Nemesis Prime, Cheetor, Thrust, Ramjet, seawing, Nosecone, Sharkticon (and a couple others that I missed while they were going through slides fast)
7 total Combiners (new ones are Defensor, Piranacon, and Abominus)
New Autobot Command center, first ever Kre-O Transformers playset
New Kreon figure assortment with collectable special effect pieces, impressive weapons and accessories: Optimus, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Starscream, Soundwave and Megatron

[xyl360]

Voyager Blitzwing and Springer that are actual triple changers? Yes please.

24" 'Titan Class' Metroplex - it's about damn time!

Very interesting news guys. It sounds like Beast Hunters will have some cool offerings as well.

[timcourtois]

Holy cow! This all sounds amazing! Can't wait to see pictures.

Wondering: Is this Springer the same as the Fall of Cybertron Springer we heard about recently? Or will there be two triple-changer voyager springers in the same year?

Wow.

[Bounti76]

Masterpiece Soundwave and all 5 minions? Frenzy, Rumble, Buzzsaw, Laserbeak....I can only HOPE that the 5th is Ratbat...


Titan Class Metroplex.....replacing Fortress Maximus as the biggest Transformers toy ever...

HOLY. MOTHER.

Excuse me while I go change my shorts....

[xyl360]

Masterpiece Soundwave and all 5 minions? Frenzy, Rumble, Buzzsaw, Laserbeak....I can only HOPE that the 5th is Ratbat...

Nope, sorry, it's Ravage .

[Mkall]

Metroplex, Blitzwing, Trailblazer (I refuse to call him Trailcutter)... and those are the ones that they SHOWED us.

This is going to be a good year I think.

[Bounti76]

Damn. I somehow forgot him.... I'll still pick it up though. Too bad they don't come up with a Masterpiece Ratbat, but I guess it is cost prohibitive to do a mold just for him. Unless they redecoed it into Wingthing, but that's just too farfetched...

[Bounti76]

It looks like Metroplex will be showing up close to the end of the year? For the start of the 30th Anniversary? Good idea, otherwise I'd have to get a second job just to afford my Transformers habit...Reissue Fort Max, three or four new Masterpieces...

And when they say a full Generations line for the 30th, I can't help but wonder if we'll finally get an official G1 Arcee, and/or Chromia, Firestar and Elita One (even slightly retooled from the same mold, I'd be okay with ANY G1 fembot...)

[GetRightRobot]

2013 Toy Fair is in full force and Seibertron.com is on site! We have a breakdown of the product highlights from Hasbro with tons of pictures yet to come! It will be a big year for the Transformers brand with a multitude of new lines, figures and products. Seibertron and El_Duque are on site covering it all! Continuous coverage all day with extensive galleries to come! SO STAY TUNED!

Mike Vogel from Hasbro Studios had first presentation.

Princess Twilight Sparkle
Lot more episodes

Transformers Presentation
Joshua Lamb and Jerry Jivoin

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters
--------------------------------------------------
Transformers Beast Hunters is next big phase for brand
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters comic from IDW
Showed us a clip from Beast Hunters that featured Predaking
Showed us Voyager Optimus and Predaking

Cyberverse
Legion class Soundwave
Legion class Prowl (Smokescreen repaint)
Legion class Hun-Gurrr
Commander Class Starscream w/ Thunder Talon weapon
Commander Class Shockwave with hyperflux cannon

Deluxe Dreadwing w/ Dread Assault Cannon
Deluxe Ratchet w/ Dragon Grinder Drill
Deluxe Skystalker w/ crystrike disc launchers (blue dragon)

Voyager Shockwave w/ hyperflux cannon (has removable armor ... wave 2)
Voyager Ultra Magnus (Optimus Prime remold) with forge of Solus Prime
Voyager Grimwing w/ blackbeak (bear/falcon mythical creature ... an Ursagriff? Green)

Beast Hunter Optimus Prime w/ spinning dragon cannons
Leader Class or Supreme class size
5-head dragon cannons
light-up head/chest
upgraded vehicle/robot modes
beast hunting sword/shield

Beast Hunter Predaking
Leader Class or Supreme class size ... this is what they showed us at NYCC 2012 in dragon mode
Light-up fire breath
snapping dragon bite
2 detachable missile launchers
tail becomes sword
21" wingspan

Transformers Bot Shots
--------------------------------------------------
New Bot Shots
Beast Hunters invades Bot Shots
Bot Shots Beast Battling

Transformers Construct-bots
--------------------------------------------------
Revolutionizing the action figure experience
Scout Class Ironhide (entry level price around $9.99)
Scout Class Starscream
Elite Class Wheeljack
Elite Class Soundwave
Triple Changers Bumblebee (jet, car, robot)
Triple Changers Blitzwing (Ironhide head reuse)
Ultimate Set Optimus Prime vs Megatron (come with projectile weapons, same with Triple Changers ... 135 pieces, comes with 2 storage containers)
Reusable storage trays, red and purple, full-color instruction book

Rescue Bots Energize
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Transformers Generations
--------------------------------------------------
1984 - 30th Anniversary of Transformers in 2014
Full Generations line celebrating 30th annivesary
Showed us 30th anniversary logo which will start showing up on products in the Fall
Worked with IDW to have a cohesive look between the characters and the comics
Spotlight comics to be paired with a toy
Bumblebee with Comic Book
IDW Megatron with Comic Book looks badass
Trailcutter with comic book
Deluxe Class Orion Pax w/ Comic Book
Optimus Prime w/ Roller
Bumblebee w/ Blazemaster
Voyager Springer (looks like a good helicopter mode, a good vehicle mode and a solid robot mode, WAVE 3.0)
Voyager Blitzwing (these are not bullshit triplechanger modes ... each mode looks awesome, Blitzwing done right!, WAVE 3.0)

Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus (Optimus Prime remold)
2 pack of Grimlock vs Bruticus (Grimlock will have vac-metalized plating)

Transformers Masterpiece
--------------------------------------------------
Masterpiece Acid Storm
Masterpiece Soundwave with all 5 Cassette Minions (Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy, Buzzsaw, and Laserbeak)

The next BIG thing from Transformers ...
--------------------------------------------------
Celebrating 30th anniversary
TITAN CLASS
Titan Class METROPLEX
24" tall
Looks really awesome, massive, they did him right!
Titan triple changer with Legends scale Metroplex
Light up eyes
flip down visor
articulated pupils
independent cannons
head converts to gunner turret
sounds and phrases
fashionable and functional helmet
Fall 2013
Estimated around $125
Package is on display

Transformers Kre-O
--------------------------------------------------
Transformers, G.I. Joe and Star Trek Kre-O lines
Micro-Changers
Combiners
and classic brick building
Micro Changers Blot, Bombshell, Groove, Arcee, Powerglide, Scourge, Vehicle, Lugnut, Perceptor, Hoist, Beachcomber, Kickback, Guzzle, Huffer, Long Haul, Nemesis Prime, Cheetor, Thrust, Ramjet, seawing, Nosecone, Sharkticon (and a couple others that I missed while they were going through slides fast)
7 total Combiners (new ones are Defensor, Piranacon, and Abominus)
New Autobot Command center, first ever Kre-O Transformers playset
New Kreon figure assortment with collectable special effect pieces, impressive weapons and accessories: Optimus, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Starscream, Soundwave and Megatron[/quote]

[kirbenvost]

Holy freakin' cow! 24" Metroplex? I...want one, but don't know where I can fit it!

Generations sounds like it's going to be amazing. I thought Beast Hunters was going to be a lull but there will be plenty of 30th Anniversary stuff to keep me going.

Can't wait to see some pics!

[xyl360]

Nothing for Beast Wars, but perhaps (hopefully) we'll get something in 2016 for the 20th anniversary. A bot can hope can he not?

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

This sounds... promising. And by promising I mean HOLY SLAG!

[featofstrength]

metroplex, springer, blitzwing, and trailcutter...im set for 2013!

[craggy]

if they're only going to use the Spotlight comic issues to pack in with characters, it does narrow down the list of potentials. Admittedly, they can always make more, but right now, out of the list, I'd have to think Arcee might finally get a proper figure.

Metroplex sounds a bit crazy. Glad to hear it's Blitzwing and not Astrotrain as previously rumoured. Maybe we'll get lucky and get both. Looking forward to pics of this lot.

[xyl360]

Metroplex, Blitzwing, Trailblazer (I refuse to call him Trailcutter)... and those are the ones that they SHOWED us.

This is going to be a good year I think.

You mean Trailbreaker, right?

[Bounti76]

That Metroplex has me weak..in the best possible way...

I hope the full Generations line for the 30th means some proper/official G1 fembots!

[Rhinox23]

This is pretty exciting! FOC Metroplex sounds great and I'm really surprised that this is actually going to happen. I'm also looking forward to a Beast Hunters comic line too. The only thing I was hoping for was an announcement about the Dinobots...maybe they're saving that for the 30th Anniversary! That would actually be a great way to reintroduce them into the toy line. The fact we're getting Metroplex gives me some hope!

[Razama]

FInally some stuff to get excited about!!! Its been a while hasbro!

[xyl360]

This is pretty exciting! FOC Metroplex sounds great and I'm really surprised that this is actually going to happen. I'm also looking forward to a Beast Hunters comic line too. The only thing I was hoping for was an announcement about the Dinobots...maybe they're saving that for the 30th Anniversary! That would actually be a great way to reintroduce them into the toy line. The fact we're getting Metroplex gives me some hope!

Is Metroplex FoC? The article didn't mention it, but I sure hope so. I loved his design in FoC.

[King Kuuga]

24" Metroplex? Ladies and gentlemen, after 26 years we have a new biggest Transformer ever. Holy cow.

Everything else sounds really exciting as well, I can't wait to see pictures.

[Crosshairs]

no words can express how excited I am about the Generations figures. Just. Yes.

[Ultra Markus]

metroplex will stand next to my encore fortress maximus!
it will be epic!

[chuckdawg1999]

Correct me if I'm wrong but most of these Generation figures won't be coming until late 2013 and all of 2014. This is why I have a love/hate relationship with most of these shows; it makes you want toys NOW that aren't coming for almost a year. Curse you projective business practices! CURSE YOU!!!

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Prime
All I'm interested in are the Predacons, and I'm happy to see all that have been announced being turned into toys. Wish I could decide on which Predaking to get.

Generations
Blitzwing and Springer are making me really happy. Better yet, their modes can be seen as Cybertronian in G1, especially Springer's. Titan Class Metroplex just made me... Can't wait to see him.

I'll need more details on the upcoming Platinum releases and the comic sets, but color me interested.

[Rhinox23]

This is pretty exciting! FOC Metroplex sounds great and I'm really surprised that this is actually going to happen. I'm also looking forward to a Beast Hunters comic line too. The only thing I was hoping for was an announcement about the Dinobots...maybe they're saving that for the 30th Anniversary! That would actually be a great way to reintroduce them into the toy line. The fact we're getting Metroplex gives me some hope!

Is Metroplex FoC? The article didn't mention it, but I sure hope so. I loved his design in FoC.

While I'm not positive, tfw's post said that he will be rocking his FOC model. Hopefully pictures come soon to verify this!